The 10 Worst Job Hunting Mistakes

Whether you are a first-time job-seeker or you’re a veteran in your field, it is important that you take the right steps toward landing you ideal job. There’s more to a successful job search than ironing your best suit and printing out extra resumes.

Today’s employers are looking for the best of the best, and one typo on your cover letter can can get you thrown into the “Do Not Call” pile. Avoid these common mistakes to score your dream job.

1. Failing to Ask Questions in an Interview

Employers want to hire people who are interested in the agency and want to learn more. If, at the end of your interview, you fail to ask any questions, it will be assumed that you are not very interested or not prepared. If you ask smart, well-thought out questions, employers see that you have researched the agency and really put thought into your interview.

It is equally bad to ask questions that are too simple or can be easily answered by reading the agency’s website. Asking when the agency was started, or where the agency headquarters are located, will not score you any points. Prepare questions you truly want the answers, too, along with follow up questions. Avoid questions that only require a one-word answer as they leave the conversation at a dead-end.